Bilingual Community Outreach & Support Specialist

The Retreat•Town of East Hampton, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Outreach and Case Manager is responsible for expanding community awareness of abuse in later life, strengthening partnerships throughout Suffolk County, and providing trauma-informed case management and supportive services to individuals experiencing abuse, with an emphasis on adults age 50 and older. This position develops and delivers prevention education, facilitates community-building programming, and connects survivors to resources that promote safety, independence, and well-being. This position is funded 80% through The Retreat's Abuse in Later Life (ALL) Office on Violence Against Women grant, serving adults age 50 and older, and 20% through agency-funded services for other survivors. The position requires some evening hours, occasional weekends, and travel throughout Suffolk County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred, with three to five years of experience in client services, community outreach, advocacy, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice and cultural humility when working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, and related victim services, or the ability and willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops, presentations, or group programs for diverse audiences.
Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and protect client confidentiality.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic client data systems.
Comfortable discussing sensitive topics related to abuse, aging, and victimization with clients, community partners, and the public.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Ability to transport and set up outreach materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for community events.
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance and any other required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and case management to survivors experiencing abuse.
Complete assessments and intakes and develop individualized service plans.
Provide advocacy, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up.
Assistance navigating housing, healthcare, legal, financial, and public benefits.
Coordinate internal and external referrals.
Maintain accurate client records.
Develop relationships with healthcare providers, libraries, senior centers, faith communities, law enforcement, and community organizations.
Coordinate outreach events.
Deliver presentations and educational workshops.
Strengthen Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team
Recruit new community partners.
Lead multidisciplinary collaborations.
Maintain Apricot database.
Prepare grant reports.
Collect program data.
Assist with grant compliance.
Collect and report program data required under Office on Violence Against Women grant guidelines.
Participate in activities necessary to meet grant deliverables and performance measures.
Assist in implementation of Abuse in Later Life program goals and evaluation activities.
Other duties as assigned